When creating an estate plan, people are often most concerned with passing on the “big things” like real estate, bank accounts, and vehicles. Yet these possessions very often aren’t the…
3 Reasons Why Transferring Title Of Your Home To Your Child Is A Bad Idea
Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring title of your home to your adult child during your lifetime may seem like a smart…
Protect Your Children’s Inheritance With A Lifetime Asset Protection Trust
As a parent, you’re likely hoping to leave your children an inheritance. In fact, doing so may be one of the primary factors motivating your life’s work. But without taking…
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 2
Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your assets must go through probate before…
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 1
Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed…
Updating Your Estate Plan For Divorce – 5 Changes To Make
Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life's most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy to forget to update your estate…
4 Reasons Why Estate Planning Is So Essential For A Business Owner
If you are a business owner, it’s easy to give estate planning less priority than your other business matters. After all, if you’re facing challenges meeting next month’s payroll or…
Purchasing Life Insurance For Your Family: What You Need To Know
Life insurance is a key component of your family’s estate plan, offering those who depend on you for their financial security a safety net in the event of your death.…
Kids Protection Plan – Don’t Leave Your Children With The Babysitter Until You Read This
Topic: Kids Protection Plan As we head into the third year of the pandemic, we are coming to terms with just how fragile our lives and health really are. If…
5 Ways Online Estate Planning Fail & Leave Your Family At Risk—Part 2
Do a Google search for “digital wills” or “ online estate planning ,” and you’ll find dozens of different websites offering low-cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) and sometimes even free estate planning…